Foot and Mouth Disease
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Brazil declared free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination in historic global milestone
Brazil is one of the world’s largest meat exporters, and this status opens doors to new markets while boosting confidence in animal product safety.
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Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak threatens South Africa’s cattle industry
In response, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has ordered over 900,000 doses of FMD vaccines, with the first batch expected to arrive next week.
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FMD crisis hits Kuwait with over 8,000 cows affected and milk output dwindling
According to Kuwait’s Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources, daily milk output has plummeted from 250,000 litres to just 100,000 litres.
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China halts South African meat imports amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
The suspension is particularly significant given that China is South Africa’s top destination for beef exports by volume.
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Wageningen Bioveterinary Research retains FAO Reference Centre status in fight against FMD
This designation reaffirms WBVR’s critical role in international efforts to improve diagnostic tests, strengthen veterinary services, and develop science-based disease control strategies.
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Hungary, Slovakia on high alert as foot-and-mouth disease spreads
FMD is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and deer.
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New FMD outbreaks in South Africa threaten dairy industry
KwaZulu-Natal has recorded 165 FMD outbreaks, 147 of which are still active, while the Eastern Cape has reported 40 cases, 39 of which remain unresolved.
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